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OV08 EFD

2008 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,986 mi
Last recorded146,986 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 EFD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 146,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 137,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 130,688 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 125,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,014 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 122,014 miles

Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 111,640 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 107,140 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 102,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 92,744 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 89,210 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 99,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

screen cracked but does not materially affect drivers view

Fail 6 Aug 2015 99,403 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screen cracked but does not materially affect drivers view

Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre worn to 3mm

screen cracked but does not materially affect the drivers view of the road

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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OV08 EFD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV08 EFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV08 EFD registered?

OV08 EFD is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is OV08 EFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 EFD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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